Director of Nursing

Start a new career as a Director of Nursing (DON) at The Lutheran Home Skilled Nursing Community!

Are you an experienced Director of Nursing looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? The Lutheran Home is seeking a dedicated clinical leader to oversee nursing operations, drive quality outcomes, and support a culture of exceptional resident care.

At The Lutheran Home, you'll join a faith-based, mission-driven organization that values its team members, invests in professional development, and is committed to providing outstanding care to the residents we serve.

Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours!

Why Choose The Lutheran Home?

• Competitive salary of $120,000–$150,000 annually, based on experience
• Leadership opportunity to make a direct impact on clinical operations, resident outcomes, and team development
• Supportive, mission-driven culture that values collaboration, recognition, and professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off
• Structured training, leadership support, and professional development opportunities

How You Will Make an Impact

As the Director of Nursing (DON), you will provide leadership and oversight of all nursing services within our skilled nursing community. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality resident care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and developing a strong, engaged nursing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily nursing operations within the skilled nursing community.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS requirements.
• Direct, mentor, and develop nursing leadership and clinical staff.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and positive resident outcomes.
• Oversee nursing staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Lead survey readiness efforts, regulatory compliance initiatives, and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team to support operational goals.
• Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
• Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork, staff retention, and resident satisfaction.
• Monitor clinical quality indicators and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting required.

• Current, active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, state survey processes, and skilled nursing compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading nursing teams, managing clinical operations, and improving quality outcomes.
• Experience developing and implementing clinical policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience successfully leading regulatory surveys and implementing plans of correction.
• Proven success improving clinical quality measures, staff retention, and resident outcomes.
• Experience with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs.
• Strong background in nursing staff development, coaching, and performance management.

Schedule

Full-time position with occasional evening and weekend availability based on community needs. Must also be available on-call to respond to nursing emergencies as needed.

Benefits Available for Full-time Employees

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Daily Pay
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• WellBeing mental health support
• 24/7 chaplain counseling
• 365 Program for new team member development
• Employee recognition and professional growth opportunities

• Join our team!
• If you are an experienced Director of Nursing who is passionate about clinical excellence, developing strong nursing teams, and making a difference in the lives of residents, we encourage you to apply!
• Take the next step in your nursing leadership career with The Lutheran Home!

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.

If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve.

With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.